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On this special episode of Can I Kick It, we have a chat with Brandon Miller and Hugh Roberts of the newly formed USL Black Players Association. In this conversation, we go over what objectives they are looking to hit and the lasting impact they want to have.   Sponsorship  -  You can go support Non-League America @NonleagueUSA on twitter and on youtube @ Non-League USA Bio  If you are interested...

We decided to take a break and treat ourselves to Netflix's newest documentary Anelka: Misunderstood and let me tell you IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME!  If you are interested in supporting further episodes of "Can I kick it" you can do so here at https://anchor.fm/can-i-kick-it9/support Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impac...

Mario Balotelli is known around the soccer landscape as one of the most talented players but also one of the biggest headaches. Mario career is one that can be easliy looked one of wasted talent but once you peel back the layers, you see that it is one darkened by racist chants, lack of a mentor, and being misunderstood.  Sources: The improbable Jewish ‘heritage’ of Italy goal-scoring eccentric by...

This episode of Can I kick it is brought to you by FTC UTD In this special episode, we are joined by members of For the Culture, Featherstone , Black Fires to discuss the going movement in black soccer culture. We cover what are some of the stumbling blocks in growing as well as what to look forward to.  If you are interested in donating you can do so down below.  For The Culture- Camp H...

Gil Heron is considered by some to be the pioneer of blacks playing in Europe. Having spent time at Celtic, Heron was an electrifying playing who dazzled crowds but was ahead of his time. This episode of "Can I Kick it", looks into the Life of Gil Heron and the path he sat forward for others  Sources:  Giles Heron: Played for Celtic, Father of musician by Frank Dell’Apa of the Boston Glo...

On this episode of “Can I Kick It” we set down with Donald Wine to talk about all things soccer. We go over the growth of USNT, How BPFC will effect things going forward and much more. If you are interested in supporting further episodes of "Can I kick it" you can do so here at https://anchor.fm/can-i-kick-it9/support Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athle...

Is Ian Wright story one of redemption or one making it but never getting the credit that is due? With being one of the most outstanding strikers in Arsenal's storied history, Ian Wright has a storied career both on and off the pitch. In this episode of "Can I Kick it", the crew breaking down the storied career of Ian Wright from going to jail to the what-if of 1998. If you are interested in suppor...

What Happens when you mix a "Jordan-Like" dominate career with the versatility of swiss army knife, you get a player such as Crystal Dunn. On this episode of Can I Kick it, the crew goes over that amazing career of the USWNT and NC Courage. We examine how her ability to play anywhere matches her personality and how she one of the staples in growing the game of soccer.  Sources:  The Journey: Cryst...

Today we bring you an extra-pod while The Crew has a sit-down interview with Mr. Rod Underwood. Rod Underwood is a very established coach in Us Soccer having sent time various coaching locations.  Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers fro...

Ever wondered why one of the greatest minds in all of Soccer in North America gets so little coverage, yeah we were wondering the same thing. Lincoln Phillips has been apart of so many memorable moments within US and Trinidadian Soccer we took the time to give this living legend his flowers. We start off with his time at the National team for Trinidad and Tobago to Him being the pioneer of HBCU (H...

How is one of the world's greatest living players and one of the most unique upbrings gets so little coverage? Well, we decided to set down a bring the story of Wendie Renard to life. We breakdown and talks bout how her upbringing on the island of Martinique shaped her to be one of the world's best and a consistent scoring threat.  We talk about how Wendie might have the "Jordan Complex" of creati...

We take a look at the player described by most as one of the best left-backs of all time in American History, Mr. Damarcus Beasley.  We don't intentionally start off with what elementary school he went but do break down Beas impact on and off the game of soccer. Beasley started off as a young Black soccer winger playing for the Chicago Fire to being one the cornerstone of the USMNT.  Sources  http...

Can I Kick it is a brand new podcast built on telling the stories of Black athletes, coaches, and owners that have impacted the game of soccer on and off the pitch. With all the wonderful footballers from Africa, Europe, The Caribbeans, and The Americas, it is shocking to see that no one has made a podcast dedicated to them. each episode breaks down the career path of each person and focuses on th...